Marco police investigating apparent drowning

7:26 PM, Feb 8, 2012

Authorities are investigating the apparent drowning of an 83-year-old man on Marco Island.

Marco Island police officers were called to 1245 North Collier Boulevard around 12:40 p.m. on Tuesday for a report of a drowning, according to a news release. When they arrived they found 83-year-old Carmelo Difranco dead in the pool.

The drowning was reported by a family member, reports said.

Marco investigators are working with the Collier County Medical Examiner's Office to determine the exact cause of death.